LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Evening Post, Issue 15, 17 July 1936, Page 15

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

"MEMBERS' DAY", AT

BROOKLYN

The Methodist Schoolroom was well arranged to accommodate the. largo number of members and,friends of the Brooklyn branch-of the League, of Mothers recently. Orange-shaded Iceland poppies arid hydrangeas were' used for decorations, presenting a' charminij and cheery effect. '...J'.-,.'". ' '.'..".'. ..•; The day being "members' day," the meeting was arranged arid v conducted solely by the members,. Mrs. R. Porf teous acting 'as president and Mrs. Cresswell as secretary. . On entering the hall the officers and . committee (who were the guests of honour) each received a spray, of flowers.-. . .: • The meeting opened;with:the league devotions, and feeling reference ;\vas made to the.passing of.Mrs. E; Dawsori, members standing in'silence as a mark of respect to her memory. : . Mrs. Kennedy (convener) presented a most delightful programme, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Songs were given by Mesdames J. W. Jones, Kennedy, Bird, and Ingley;;, recitations by Mesdames Castle and Stinson, a pianoforte solo by Miss Molly Wright, L.T.C.L., and a group of numbers by the choir. A number of novel and useful articles were-displayed in connection with the competition for the best article made and costing not more than 6d. Mrs. Ferguson arid Miss Hunt had some difficulty: in choosing the > winners—Mrs. W. Moncrieff 1, and Mrs. Stinson 2. • ■ ■ - \ Posies of violets and daphne were , presented to each Of the ladies responsible for the success of the meeting, ; with the very sincere thanks of the ' "guests." ;■•.■-. Afternoon tea was-dispensed: by the I helpers, and concluded one of the '. most successful meetings of the year. '- Mrs. E. Upton and ' Miss Wright, [ L.T.C.L., were the efficient accompanists for the afternoon. . : > ; When cleaning openwork sandals, to 1 avoid getting your hands covered with - polish, slip your hand in an old paper : bag before putting it in the shoe to bo 5 cleaned. All the surplus polish will then brush on to the bag.